UPDF earns crucial point off Bright Stars at Mwererwe

Uganda Premier League:

• UPDF 0-0 Bright Stars

Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Football Club earned a hard fought point in the goal-less away duel to Bright Stars at the Champions Stadium in Mwererwe on Tuesday.

In a game of limited scoring opportunities, the footballing soliders staged a brave fight throughout th match to pick a crucial point at a time they have been desperate in the relegation struggle.

Bright Stars captain and the league current top scorer, Nelson Senkatuka got closer to breaking the deadlock with an effort rattling the cross bar.

The home side coached by Uganda Cranes goalkeeping coach, Fred Kajoba lost diminutive midfielder Mahad Kiseeka through injury in the 56^th minute.

Ramex Kasozi took over his place in the forced substitution.

The Honda Keisuke and Lato Milk sponsored club further replaced the former URA left back Samuel Ssekitto for another Ssekitto entity in Hakim, formerly at Masavu on the hour mark.

Victor Aweko was their final change, replacing Henry Kiwanuka with a quarter of an hour left on the  clock.

UPDF’s two changes of the game were a double substitution on the 80^th minute mark when veteran Robert Nakyanalire and teenager AbdulNoor Lukwata replaced Allan Kizza and Mustafa Kasolo respectively.

This was the 13th draw for Bright Stars, taking them to 34 points off 26 matches and well safe from being relegated.

On the other hand, UPDF picked their 8th draw of the campaign in 27 matches as they have 29 points and not so far from the relegation politicking.

Mbarara City who have 27 points off 26 matches face bottom lagging Masavu (23 points from 26 matches).

Team Line Ups:

Bright Stars:

Wagima Benson (GK), Andrew Kaggwa, Sam Ssekitto (60’ Hakim Ssekitto), Faruku Katongole, Akram Kakembo, Enoch Walusimbi, Sebbunza, Brian Enzama, Henry Kiwanuka (75’ Victor Aweko), Mahad Kisekka (56’ Ramex Kasozi), Nelson Senkatuka(Captain)

Subs Not Used:

Hamza Muwonge(GK), John Kokas Opejo, James Kakooza, Kawadwa

UPDF XI:

Bashir Ssekagya (G.K), Emmanuel Egau, Johnson Lumansi, Joseph Othieno, Denis Ssekitoleko, Abas Faisal Kiberu, Allan Kizza (80’ Robert Nakyenalire), Mustafa Dongo, Mustafa Kasolo (80’ AbdulNoor Lukwata), Joseph Janjali, Ezekiel Katende

Subs Not Used:

Joseph Yiga (G.K), Walter Rubangakene, Tito Lubega, Julius Kisambira

Center Referee: Ali Sabila Chelengat

Other Tuesday Results:

• Proline 1-3 Vipers
• BUL 2-0 Maroons
• Express 1-2 KCCA
• Police 1-0 Soana

Next Fixtures: Wednesday, 2^nd May 2018

• SC Villa Jogoo Vs Kirinya-Jinja S.S – Masaka Recreational Stadium (4:30 pm)
• Masavu Vs Mbarara City – Fisheries Training Institute, Entebbe (4:30 pm)
• Onduparaka Vs URA – Green Light Stadium, Arua (4:30 pm)